In the video, the man can be seen walking with assistance from two people, and the social media post read, “This Indian man has just been found in a cave. It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane.” However, this claim quickly came under question. Several reports have since indicated that the individual in the video is not 188 years old, but rather 110 years old and a Hindu saint from Madhya Pradesh.
X has also attached a disclaimer to the post, stating: “Misinformation! The elderly man is a Hindu Saint named ‘Siyaram Baba’ who lives in Madhya Pradesh, India. According to reports, he is about 110 years old.”
Reports have confirmed that the man in question is ‘Siyaram Baba,’ and this has been corroborated by various media outlets.
🇮🇳 This Indian Man has just been found in a cave.
It’s alleged he’s 188 years old. Insane. pic.twitter.com/a7DgyFWeY6
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) October 3, 2024